Declaration of Independence

A list of the colonists' complaints.

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• Grievances

• Resolution of Independence

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

• the start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• September 11, 1789

• July 4, 1776

• June 25, 1778

What holiday do we celebrate as a result of the Declaration of Independence?

• Labor Day

• Fourth of July

• Memorial Day

• Presidents Day

What is another word for grievances?

• happiness

• complaints

• abolish

• inalienable

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• Dallas, Texas

• Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Irie, Pennsylvania

author of the Declaration of Independence

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• George Washington

What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was adopted?

• July 2, 1976

• July 4, 1763

• July 4, 1776

• July 2, 1776

In what year was the Declaration of Independence passed?

• 1763

• 1777

• 1783

• 1776